National Sports
Last 2 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault by Browns QB Deshaun Watson dismissed
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The final two of nearly 30 civil lawsuits that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had faced from women accusing him of sexual misconduct have been dismissed, according to court records. The dismissal of these two lawsuits clears Watson of legal problems he had been facing since 2021 after 27 women came forward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laporta steps down as Barcelona president to run for re-election
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Joan Laporta stepped down as Barcelona president as planned on Monday in order to be eligible for re-election on March 15. Laporta and some board members resigned so they can be candidates again. The resignation was formalized at the ordinary meeting of the board of directors. The current board of directors, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tears and tough decisions: Clippers’ trade of Harden and Zubac took emotional toll
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — To go from being the oldest team in the NBA to a younger version, the Los Angeles Clippers traded away two-fifths of their starting lineup in 11-time All-Star James Harden and Ivica Zubac. The duo was the most reliable and available on the team during their tenures. Unloading them wasn’t in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spring training initial focus on robot umpires and World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
Just 102 days after a thrilling World Series ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming the first repeat champion in a quarter century, pitchers and catchers are back on the field Tuesday as spring training begins with an initial focus on ABS and WBC. In what could be the last full season before a labor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes sign American quarterback Anthony Brown Jr.
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have added to their quarterback corps, signing American Anthony Brown Jr. The CFL club announced Monday it has signed the 27-year-old athlete to a two-year contract. Brown spent 2025 playing for the Houston Roughnecks of the UFL and made three starts. He previously spent time in the NFL with stints ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Poulin leaves after hard hit vs Czechia, does not return for second period
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MILAN — Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin left the first period of an Olympic women’s hockey game against Czechia with an apparent knee injury and did not return for the second. Poulin was checked by Kristyna Kaltounkova midway through the opening period and skated off, favouring her right knee. She returned to the ice with Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After winning Super Bowl 60, Seahawks face challenges to repeat as champions
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Less than 24 hours removed from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the first time, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was aware of his team’s new standing across the league. After beating the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the team’s second Super Bowl, the Seahawks will now have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cadillac F1 team confident it can resolve lawsuit with Michael Bay
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Formula 1 team Cadillac is confident it can resolve a dispute with filmmaker Michael Bay, who is suing for $1.5 million for his ideas being used without permission in a Super Bowl commercial. In a 19-page lawsuit filed on Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court of California, Bay accused Dan Towriss, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian captain Poulin shaken up by hard hit, later returns to bench
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MILAN — Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin left the first period of an Olympic women’s hockey game against Czechia with an apparent knee injury before later returning to the bench. Poulin was checked by Kristyna Kaltounkova midway through the opening period and skated off, favouring her right knee. She returned to the ice with Canada’s second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Backed by NFL and Olympics, flag football gains momentum in NCAA emerging sports program
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar. But before the Seahawks and Patriots took center stage in Super Bowl LX, it was the contactless version of the game that repeatedly found itself in the spotlight. Whether it was the NFL’s top players going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin leaves game with injury
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MILAN — Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin has left the first period of an Olympic women’s hockey game against Czechia with an apparent knee injury. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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